It's been easy for the Republicans to spend the last two years demonizing and obstructing the president. Well now the GOP has a share of the power, and they can no longer just sit back and throw rocks.

I understand the frustrations of women voters, but there is simply too much at stake to sit these elections out. The message for progressive women is clear: Elections are tough. Get out there and vote like a girl.

Republicans and the fossil fuel industry are doing their level best to give the phrase "cap and trade" politically toxic connotations. Ed Chen, of the Natural Resources Defense Council, attacked the messenger.

Democrats are enjoying sitting back with their popcorn buckets as they watch the GOP Civil War get nastier by the minute, making it even more likely that the left will have another two years at the controls.

Coons' advantage among women is helpful if he faces O'Donnell, but not Castle. The absence of favorable support among women in the Castle-Coons' matchup may speak volumes about what Castle's next move could be.